Vol. 58 (2008), No.1
Eisuke NAITO
Toyo University
5-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8606 JAPAN
Abstract：The National Library of Singapore is introduced. Profile of the Republic of Singapore is briefly reviewed as a prerequisite of this introduction. The National Library Board (NLB) library system is described. The National Information and Communication Policies as well as the Library and Information Policies (Library2000, Library2010) are mentioned as the framework for national library development with references of prior Japanese reporters. A few of recent developments are reviewed to indicate the national characteristics of national library and knowledge management systems. Personal comment is added for reader's reference.
Keywords： National Library of Singapore / National Library Board of Singapore / NLB / Library2010
Koji TANABE
Tokyo Institute of Technology
3-3-6, CIC910, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023 JAPAN
Abstract：The infocomm policies in Singapore since 1980s realized Singapore to become one of the most advanced infocomm societies in the world. Policies in the 21st century such as e-government action plans and new infocomm vision iN2015 are described. The crucial point of Singapore's infocomm polices is to create new value for customers.
Keywords： Singapore / Infocomm policy / e-government / intelligent nation / iN2015
Shizuko MIYAHARA
The University of Tokyo
7 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 JAPAN
Abstract：After National Library Board (NLB) was formed in 1995, the library service of Singapore has been developed dramatically. The background of development is the characteristic of NLB as a statutory board having discretion of finance and personnel affairs as well as its Memorandum of Understanding with other libraries and institutions. Thaks to the NLB's innovation, Singapore citizens enjoy the world's most advanced library service providing print/non-print material available whenever and wherever. After the new national library opened in 2005, professional librarians have offered ambitious services to the public, researchers and businessmen. Right now, the speed and reliability to provide information will be the one of the agenda to be examined based on the discussion about enhancement of professional capability.
Keywords： Singapore / National Library Board / national library / public library / reference service / digital library
Saori DONKAI
Kyoto University Medical Library
Konoe-cho, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 JAPAN
Abstract：Libraries in Singapore have developed since the "Library2000" in 1994 which positioned the libraries as a database of knowledge and the "Library2010" in 2005 which take recognizance of the libraries as a contributor in the knowledge economic society in Singapore. This article presents the provision of digital resources by libraries and open access of academic information under these library policies in Singapore.
Keywords： Singapore / digital resources / open access / electronic books / electronic journals / electronic magazines
Keita SATO
Chuo Low School, Chuo University
42-8 Motomura-cho, Ichigaya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8473 JAPAN
Abstract：This article reviews the development of legal systems in Singapore focusing on activities of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). The legal system in Singapore has been maintained as highly as developed countries due to the influence of long-term colonial occupation by Britain. After Singapore gained independence in 1965, it has continually promoted the improvement of the system. This paper will especially focus on IT-driven services by IPOS.
Keywords： WTO / TRIPS / Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / IPOS / EZ-IP/ScopeIP / e@dr / intellectual property right
Hiroshi SOGO
Kinokuniya Book Stores of Singapore Pte., Ltd.
391B Orchard Road, #13-06/07/08 Ngee Ann City Tower B Singapore 238874
Abstract：A nation city with a population of 4.6m,Singapore,despite its economic success in the past decades, hardly looks as if it has a significant publishing industry at a glance. However, a closer look at its unique features in public policy that are aimed at its becoming a regional hub for finance, logistics, tourism, education and media development, as well as at its historical and geographical background provides a glimpse into its publishing industry that is an unusual composite of multicultural and multilingual communities with a large scale transitory population. Some of its unique charcteristics and their future implications are discussed from a viewpoint of a local book trade company, Books Kinokuniya.
Keywords： book trade / Singapore / ASEAN / regional logistical hub / public policy / multilingual culture / Books Kinokuniya
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